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Stromberg Carlson Candlestick Phone...

Started by John S, November 26, 2013, 05:44:48 PM

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John S

There is a auction going on this week. They have a candlestick phone for sale.  Its a Stromberg Carlson.  Its unusual.  I took two pictures with my cell phone, not really good.  I am just wondering if anyone seen anything like it before.  There seem to be a pin on the back.  Its very heavy.........any thoughts?

John

paul-f

It looks like a locating pin that would provide the pivot for the vertical adjustment of the transmitter.  Is there a hole on the other side, so the pin could be tapped in and be flush with both sides?
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LarryInMichigan

It looks to me like the pin is popping out on one side and needs to be taped back into place.  My SC stick has a pin like that.

Larry

Sargeguy

Do you have any pics of the other phone in the background? 
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Providence, RI
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wds

Actually looks like a nice SC stick.  Needs a good cleaning, but looks like it would clean up pretty nice.  The pin holds the perch together and probably just needs pushed back into place.  It should be a little hard to push into place - if it's loose you can rough up the surface to help it stay in place. 
Dave

HarrySmith

Quote from: Sargeguy on November 26, 2013, 06:18:51 PM
Do you have any pics of the other phone in the background? 
YES, do you?? That looks like the more interesting phone ;D
Harry Smith
ATCA 4434
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John S

No, I don't have any more pictures...The other phone in the background is a chrome or nickle candlestick, I think kelloggs.  The kelloggs was missing the bottom, earpiece and the mouthpiece plate.  The body, bakelite has a big crack on it.  They go up for auction tomorrow.  I wont go much, just wondering how much to go.  I ll keep you guys posted...

John

LarryInMichigan

I don't think that the SC stick is worth more than $50, possibly less.

Larry

John S

I will see what happens...........Be nice to add to my collection...

John

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Quote from: HarrySmith on November 26, 2013, 06:47:09 PM
Quote from: Sargeguy on November 26, 2013, 06:18:51 PM
Do you have any pics of the other phone in the background? 
YES, do you?? That looks like the more interesting phone ;D

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Jack Ryan

John,
Did you add the phone to your collection?

The phone in the background looks like another SC but with cleaner nickle.

Jack